Ulster football champions Tyrone have been rewarded for their strong performances this season after two of their players were named in the 2016 GAA/GPA All-Star football team.

Midfielder Mattie Donnelly and forward Peter Harte have both been named in the side after fine seasons with the Red Hands , which saw them crowned Ulster champions after defeating Donegal in the final.

Donegal themselves have just one representative in the final 15: versatile defender Ryan McHugh, who follows in the footsteps of his father Martin, uncle James, and brother Mark.

In all, Donnelly, Harte and McHugh are the only Ulster representatives in the side, with Sam Maguire winners Dublin the main contributors with six.

Defeated All-Ireland finalists Mayo have four representatives, while Michael Quinlivan is the only representative from this year's surprise packages Tipperary.

The only other county represented in the team is Kerry, who have forward Paul Geaney earning his first All-Star berth.

In all there are eight first time All-Stars, including Harte and McHugh, while the most experienced member of the team is Mayo's Lee Keegan, who is named to the All-Star team for the fourth time.

The GAA/GPA All-Star hurling team will be announced tonight live on RTE at 7pm, along with the winners of the Footballer and Hurler of the Year awards.